U.S. international Beasley joins Queretaro

After more than two years with Mexico's Puebla, United States international DaMarcus Beasley (pictured) was acquired by Queretaro on December 10, 2013. (Photo: Mexsport)

QUERETARO, Mexico – Mexican side Queretaro announced Tuesday that it has acquired United States international DaMarcus Beasley.

The 31-year-old had spent the previous two-and-a-half years with Puebla, where he scored 11 goals in 76 games.

Queretaro finished seventh in the 2013 Liga MX Apertura, advancing to the playoffs, where it was eliminated by Santos, 6-3 on aggregate, in the quarterfinals. Puebla finished in 13th place with 19 points, failing to qualify for post-season action.

Beasley, who has played in the 2002, 2006 and 2010 World Cup finals, captained the U.S. to its fifth CONCACAF Gold Cup title this July.

After appearing in seven matches during the qualifying cycle for next year’s World Cup, he is expected to a play key role for the Americans at left-back in Brazil.

In addition to his time in Mexico, Beasley played in Europe 2004-2011 with PSV Eindhoven, Manchester City, Rangers and Hannover 96.